Vulnerability identifier: #VU96607

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20411

CWE-ID: CWE-267

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco NX-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches NX-OS Mode
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient security restrictions when executing commands from the Bash shell. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of root.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco NX-OS: 6.0(2)A6(1) - 10.4(2)

Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches: All versions

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches NX-OS Mode: All versions

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-bshacepe-bApeHSx7

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.